Chapter 231

"You can take off that disguise now," Sophie said with a hint of a mocking smile.

Valerie hesitated for a moment before taking off her hat and mask. Underneath, her face was both beautiful and seductive, with eyes that betrayed a mixture of disdain and sarcasm. Though her posture was upright, there was a subtle hint of insecurity in her stance.

"Sophie Luxford, I never imagined we'd meet again like this," Valerie said.

"You should thank me for giving you a chance to cling to Cedric again and for giving a has-been actress a chance to reappear in public." Sophie's tone was indifferent, her arrogance making Valerie's face turn pale.

"You're as annoying as you were five years ago!" Valerie retorted, resentment in her voice.

She sighed, reflecting on how Sophie's actions had caused her fall from grace.

"Correct. Whether it's five years ago or five years later, your career prospects have always been in my hands. To me, you're just an ant." Sophie's cold response was sharp, cutting prec